Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice is a flavorful, healthy dish that combines juicy chicken meatballs infused with aromatic garlic and rich butter, served over a bed of tender cauliflower rice. This low-carb meal is not only satisfying but also quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner. Experience gourmet flavors without the fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium head cauliflower (riced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, rice the cauliflower in a food processor. Sauté in a skillet with butter for about five minutes until tender; season with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in oregano and thyme; drizzle this sauce over the baked meatballs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, let the meatballs marinate in the garlic butter sauce for an hour before serving. Substitute ground turkey for chicken or add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.